Description
London Fog Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the flavors of Earl Grey tea and vanilla. This moist and airy cake is perfect for cozy gatherings or simply indulging yourself at home. Every bite offers a comforting experience reminiscent of sipping tea in a quaint café. Easy to prepare, this elegant treat will impress your friends and family without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- Brew two Earl Grey tea bags in 1/2 cup boiling water for five minutes; let cool.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add brewed tea and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. Gradually mix dry ingredients with the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - Experiment with flavored teas like chai or lavender for unique twists on this recipe. - Frost only when the cake is completely cool to prevent melting.